Chapter 76: A Breath of Immortal Smoke

"Li Sheng, it seems that you have a good reputation in the United States!" Mei Lanfang, who had stepped off the stage, came from the crowd.

"It's all a false name, brother Heming, let's talk alone." Li Zitao made an invitation.

"Okay." Seeing his serious expression, Mei Lanfang nodded.

The two of them didn't call out, and went straight into the small living room, and the monk who had been in an invisible state blocked the door.

"Look, I said that this kind of big man must bring bodyguards when he goes out, and that's what they do." Several Chinese people dressed in extraordinary clothes formed a small circle to communicate.

"Tsk tsk, I really didn't find out before." The other said with some surprise.

"Hey, everyone, look over there, see?" The observant young man pointed to the wall.

The two bodyguards were standing beside the stone pillar next to the banquet hall, standing silently, looking around blankly. It would be difficult to notice their existence if they didn't observe specially.

Looking around again, they found that there were the same bodyguards in every corner, and they couldn't help feeling a little bit emotional.

In the small living room, Li Zitao lit a cigar and handed it to Mei Lanfang, asking, "Try something new?"

"Then it's disrespectful." Mei Lanfang pondered and indirectly went over.

He himself does not smoke, but he is no stranger to cigars. As the most famous actor, Mei Lanfang has come into contact with quite a few big shots.

Especially the pearl where he lives now is the financial center of Asia, known as the Pearl of the Orient by Western countries, with foreign businesses everywhere, countless foreigners, nothing new.

"Brother Heming was invited here mainly to say two things." Throwing the fragrant wood chips into the ashtray, watching the sparks flickering, Li Zitao's eyes seemed to change accordingly.

"Li Sheng, please speak." Xu Shi noticed that his tone was a bit heavy, and Mei Lanfang said solemnly.

"I got news from RB that the power of the young hawks in the country is gradually expanding, and the cabinet is under their control. These hawks are planning a conspiracy.

My people did not get the details of the plan, but the ultimate goal of this matter is to fully occupy the three eastern provinces. They want to support the puppet emperor to form a puppet government! "

Mei Lanfang was shocked by the news, the hand holding the cigar trembled suddenly, and the ash fell on the gown without knowing it.

"I hope that brother Heming can write for him and pass this news to the young marshal as soon as possible." Li Zitao didn't have the courage to become the savior, nor did he have the responsibility.

But he still felt that he should do something, such as remind Zhang Shaoshuai of RB's conspiracy, such as donating large sums of money.

"I will transfer capital of 10 million US dollars through Chase Bank and Citibank, respectively, as the capital to fund the Young Marshal's resistance against R."

The investment of 20 million U.S. dollars is enough for Zhang Shaoshuai to build the Eastern Garrison Army into the first army of the Republic of China. Li Zitao really spent his money.

"It's useless." Mei Lanfang's bitter smile stunned him.

"Brother Heming?" Li Zitao looked at him in confusion.

"Let's say it's 20 million US dollars, even mountains of gold and silver are useless, young commander~~" Mei Lanfang closed his eyes in pain and said, "Opium."

Those two simple words made Li Zitao feel as if he had been struck by lightning, his strength poured out like a torrent, and his straight waist became rickety.

Li Zitao has not only seen what kind of virtue an addict is, but there are also countless stories of cruelty that make people cry on the Internet in his previous life.

Killing his wife and selling his sons, forcing his mother to death, father and son turning against each other, as long as he has a breath of "immortal smoke," the end of the world has nothing to do with him.

When Li Zitao came out of the living room, Li Zitao's face was very ugly, and he agreed with Mei Lanfang to meet at the Chicago Grand Theater, and left with Lawrence and Zhao Yaozhong.

Zhao Yaozhong didn't intend to leave at first, but after Li Zitao promised to invite Mei Lanfang to watch the show for seven consecutive days at the Chicago Grand Theater next month, the problem was solved easily.

"Hey!" Even with Mei Lanfang's open-mindedness,

When he saw Li Zitao leaving with his back bent, he couldn't bear to let out a long sigh.

However, Mei Lanfang still kept in mind the news he said earlier, thinking whether to take a pen and pass the news to the national government, to see if he could make some small contribution.

I just thought of Shaoshuai Zhang's control over the three eastern provinces and the Zhang family's prestige...

"Charlie, you look very unhappy, did you argue with May?" Lawrence asked curiously in the elevator.

"No." Li Zitao shook his head and didn't say much.

Zhao Yaozhong was also very curious about what happened between the two of them in the living room of the small meeting room, but Li Zitao didn't say anything, so he was too embarrassed to ask.

"Brother Zhao, sit down wherever you want." When he came to the luxury suite on the top floor, he asked Zhao Yaozhong to sit down, and Li Zitao regained his composure.

He has already done what he can do. He is not a military genius, and it is impossible for him to abandon all his properties and return to China with money to join the war of resistance.

Don't say that this kind of thing can't be changed with money, even if Li Zitao really does this, it doesn't matter how many people are willing to follow him back.

Given the complicated situation in the country in the future, the best outcome for him is to lose all his wealth and be kicked away, become a warlord, and play politics. Li Zitao is really not that kind of material.

"Brother Zhao, I have some assets and influence in the United States, and I am planning to spend a huge amount of money to build a laboratory for research in the field of aviation. I wonder if you are interested?"

Although suppressing the discomfort and guilt in his heart, Li Zitao was still not in a high mood, and he was not in the mood to go around the corner when speaking, so he discussed with Zhao Yaozhong directly.

Zhao Yaozhong was caught in a contradiction. On the one hand, he had advanced technology and conditions, and the full support of capital.

On one side is the country, the entrustment and expectation of the brothers and sisters when they see off.

"Brother Zhao hasn't finished his studies yet, do you want to continue his studies in different countries? How about this, when Brother Zhao wants to return to China one day, I will never stop him!"

Seeing that Zhao Yaozhong was caught in a tangle of conflicts, Li Zitao showed the greatest sincerity: "And I believe that hosting a cutting-edge laboratory will be of great help to Brother Zhao."

For the sake of talent, Li Zitao is also shameless, and directly gives the name of "cutting-edge" to his laboratory that has not yet been established.

"What you said is true?" Zhao Yaozhong was moved.

He is just a student, not to mention that he has not yet obtained a doctorate, even if he has obtained a degree, he does not want to become the head of a laboratory here.

Zhao Yaozhong has his confidence and pride in knowledge and technology, but when this kind of thing has nothing to do with knowledge and technology, but only has to do with national conditions, skin color, and nationality, he can only sigh.

Now Li Zitao has made a promise to him, the most cutting-edge instruments, top assistants, the cooperation of the laboratories of various top universities, plus the conditions of full decentralization and freedom to come and go.

"Of course." When he got this answer from Li Zitao again, Zhao Yaozhong stood up excitedly.

"Okay, then it's a deal, I'll be the director of the laboratory." Zhao Yaozhong said impassionedly.

Li Zitao was also very excited, this joy even diluted his inner depression, got up and said: "We have to celebrate."

Speaking of which, when Li Zitao came to the bar, he saw QDs all over it at a glance.

Ritz has a record of customers' preferences. Li Zitao has only drank this kind of beer in banquets many times. Of course, this point cannot be mistaken by Ritz, which is famous for its service.

"Next." Taking down two bottles of QD, Li Zitao threw it at Lawrence, almost hitting him who was in a daze beside him.

"FK, Charlie, you can't be treated differently because of race." Lawrence said angrily after catching the bottle in a hurry, and watching Li Zitao open the beer himself and hand it to Zhao Yaozhong.

"Want to make money?" Li Zitao asked.

"Hey, we are brothers." Lawrence's complexion changed, he opened the beer, and hugged his shoulders with great enthusiasm, as if what he just said was not what he said.

"..." Looking at the two teasers in front of him speechlessly, Zhao Yaozhong took a sip of beer and thought, "This beer is really sweet!"

"After the laboratory is completed, I will personally send someone to pick you up." The next day, Li Zitao bought the ticket himself and sent him to the plane back to California.

Zhao Yaozhong, who was sweet in his heart, took Li Zitao's promise, and returned to California to continue to complete his project and ensure that he would graduate with a degree as soon as possible.

Li Zitao also said goodbye to Mei Lanfang and boarded the flight back to Chicago.

"Let our people pay attention to Zhao Yaozhong at all times, and help him solve any difficulties." The first thing he did when he returned to Chicago was to tell Ben to pay attention to Zhao Yaozhong all the time.

"BOSS, McDonald's will be completed tonight. After consulting with the franchisees, the unified opening time is set for February 1st."

"Why is it February 1st? Can it be postponed or brought forward?" On February 1st, he was going to attend the first Academy Awards, and he couldn't spare time!

"According to them, February 1st is the third day of the Chinese New Year, a lucky day." Because District 22 is full of Chinese families, and it is the only franchisee of McDonald's, Ben also has a general understanding of Chinese festivals .

The Spring Festival is the most important festival of the year for the Chinese, just as important as Thanksgiving.

"I forgot, Spring Festival!" Li Zitao slapped his forehead.

"Tomorrow." Ben reminded, pointing to the calendar on the desk.

"Do you have any celebration plans in District 22?" A shooting made Li Zitao busy again, and the crazy party he had prepared before was ruined.

"Huang arranged operas and dances, as well as some gifts." After all, Ben was not familiar with the taboos and habits of Chinese festivals, so he didn't intervene.

As for the operas and dances he mentioned, they are actually plays and lion dance performances.

"That's good." Based on this calculation, tonight is New Year's Eve, and I want to eat dumplings.

"I have to go home for the holidays. Let's talk about tomorrow." Li Zitao stood up and was about to leave.

"Boss, this is a gift everyone prepared for you, happy holidays." Ben took out a two-finger long strip box from his pocket.

"Can you open it?" Li Zitao was curious.

"Of course." Ben nodded.

Opening the box, there is actually a fountain pen inside, beautiful agate red, which is very textured in the hand, and the gold-plated nib looks gorgeous and noble when the cap is pulled out.

"Parker Century Series, the most expensive fountain pen on the market at present, I hope you like it." Ben introduced.

"I like it very much, thank you for helping me." Li Zitao put it in the inner pocket of his suit with satisfaction, and kept it close to his body like the previous Taipan series.

For this pen, he has seen it in the newspaper, and it is called the most expensive pen on the market, each costing $7.

Although the price is not high, he likes this gift very much.